Pacers vs 76ers: Expert Picks, Predictions, and Odds
The Philadelphia 76ers (22-18) are set to host the Indiana Pacers (10-33) on Monday night, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET from Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s break down the latest NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook and provide our expert picks and predictions for the best bets on this matchup.
Season Series
The 76ers currently lead the season series 1-0, having secured a 115-105 victory on December 12th. Joel Embiid dominated that contest with 39 points, as Philadelphia outscored the Pacers by 10 points in the fourth quarter.
Recent Performance
Indiana is coming off a disappointing 121-78 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, failing to cover as a 15.5-point road underdog. Jarace Walker led the Pacers with 13 points, but was the only starter to reach double figures. The team struggled from the field, shooting just 35%.
Philadelphia has dropped consecutive games, most recently falling 117-115 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. They failed to cover as 2.5-point home favorites. Joel Embiid led the scoring with 33 points, while Tyrese Maxey added 22.
Pacers vs 76ers Odds
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Expert Picks and Predictions
Spread: 76ers -6.5 (-118)
While the 76ers have had some recent struggles, they are a significantly stronger team than the Pacers, especially at home. Indiana has been consistently blown out on the road, boasting a dismal 2-17 record away from home. They’ve also scored 101 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games. If the 76ers are at full strength, they should easily cover this spread. They are 6-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 games and covered comfortably in their previous game as double-digit favorites.
Total: Under 226.5 (-105)
The Under has been a consistent trend for both teams recently. The Pacers have hit the Under in 8 of their last 10 games, and have struggled to score, averaging less than 101 points in 3 of their last 4. The 76ers have also been held to 115 or fewer points in each of their last 5 games, and have allowed 117 or fewer in 5 of their last 6. This suggests a lower-scoring affair.
Final Thoughts
Despite some injury concerns for the 76ers, the significant disparity in team performance and the Pacers’ road struggles make Philadelphia a strong pick. The Under also appears to be a smart bet given both teams’ recent scoring trends.
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